151 You are near, O Lord;reliable are all your commandments.
152 Long have I known from your testimoniesthat you have established them forever.
153 Look at my affliction and rescue me,for I have not forgotten your law.
154 Take up my cause and redeem me;for the sake of your promise give me life.
155 Salvation is far from sinnersbecause they do not cherish your statutes.
156 Your compassion is great, O Lord;in accord with your judgments, give me life.
157 Though my persecutors and foes are many,I do not turn from your testimonies.